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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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